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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.74, 1,388.13 and 438.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.74, 1,388.13 and 438.42 is: 657.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.74 : 1,388.13 = 438.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.74/1,388.13 = 438.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.74x = 1,388.13 × 438.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.74x = 608,583.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,583.95/925.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.40

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